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An introduction is presented in which the guest editors discuss the theme of the issue, how social and digital marketing can play a more effective role in our church or temple work.

This article discusses the restructuring initiatives and major changes implemented by the AGO National Council in the past two years. The focus has been on bringing the AGO into the 21st century and improving the experience for all members. Some key innovations include restructuring the convention planning process, updating job descriptions, and revamping the nominations process. The article also highlights accomplishments and changes in competitions, new music, technology, communications, and finance. The AGO is working towards a more sustainable model while maintaining its mission to foster a thriving community of musicians. The organization is facing financial challenges but is well-managed with appropriate controls in place. Changes to bylaws and restructuring initiatives have been made to improve governance and leadership. The education program has seen significant success and is expanding through partnerships with colleges and universities. Reports from council members and regional councillors express gratitude for the contributions of volunteers and acknowledge the challenges faced during the pandemic. They highlight successful events and express optimism for the future of the AGO and its mission. [Extracted from the article]

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including organ shoes; challenges of managing and balancing multiple different jobs; and use of technology to improving choir recruitment.

The article relates stories of singers who joined a church choir and the lessons that can be learned from each. Topics discussed include a male medical technician married to a man, a tenor who sings in a community choir that presents one of its concerts each season in a nave and sisters who went away for college and after graduation found employment close to home.

The author suggests organists remembering their organ teacher who taught, nurtured, and encouraged ascent into organists individual careers, musical or otherwise. Topics discussed include express gratitude for creation of festival hymn or anthem; analogies between civil discourse in daily life and the task of building receptivity and discernment in church music and communities; and the performance and perception of music.

The author comments on the use of the descriptor "easy" on music publications. He discusses the varied reactions to seeing the term "easy," with some musical directors quickly grabbing such publications while others might think using an "easy" piece of music is beneath their dignity. The use of the term "easy" in choral music and organ music is explained.

The article presents biennial reports of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) National Council from 2018 to 2020. Information is provided about the strategic plan of the AGO that include mutual cooperation and support between the AGO and various denominations, recorded round of the 2019 competition completed by the Committee on Competitions, and oversight by the National Secretary of the Committee on Information Technology, Editorial Resources Committee and Marketing Committee.